Hi all, does anyone know if fitting extractors and modifying the air intake will give and extra 50kw to an unmodified e36 M3. I've been told that they have a restrictive exhaust system and if you modify the air intake by redirecting the intake duct and getting positive pressure it is...

Hi Everyone, I just bought a '90 520i. I've never driven another E34 so I'm not sure how they are "supposed" to feel. I have a 97 E36 that fells A LOT better on center. Much more precise. My E34 is currently on studded snow tires so I don't know how much that contributes to the lack of feel on...

Good news for Democrats. Chris Bangle, head of the BMW styling, has been hired by Dubya. Lord have mercy. I'm--- finally--- thanking Jesus; so Chris Bangle can do to the Republicans what Chris Bangle has done to BMW. Maybe Chris Bangle can style the SWIFT BOATS? No doubt the boats will skink,...

Hi, Yesterday I noticed that the outside temperature readout on my 2001 530i was off (higher) by about 25-30 deg Farenheit. I was pretty sure that it'd worked fine very, very recently and, after pondering it for a bit, realized that I'd just taken the car in the day before to get an alignment...

I'm trying to decide among these cars. Any help will be appreciated. Below are my thoughts so far (after test driving all three at least twice). Any other cards I should consider? All three I'm only considering only in manual transmission. (1) I really like the power and tight suspension of the...

Yesterday in 18oF weather, my '99 328i started instantly but ran roughly on only 3 or 4 cylinders for about 10 miles. After that, everything was fine & the check engine light has since gone out. Anyone have any thoughts? TIA Tom

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I have 1000K left on my warrantee on my 2001 540. The car is running like a top, so I have no complaints at all. Seeings as in about 2 weeks I am going to be on the hook for everything, I figure I should make sure that nothing is going to go. What I am asking is for any suggestions of areas to...

My 1999 M3 has been sitting idle for about two months and won't start due to dead battery. My key remote will not function. Does the remote stop working when the car battery is dead? Battery is inside trunk. I cannnot get the key to unlock the trunk manually. I don't recall needing a different...

Hi, I recently bought a brand new 2004 BMW 525i. The winter mats that I bought- from the dealership- keep moving very close and at times on the gas pedal. I am very dissapointed with these mats- they have nearly caused me to have an accident! Has anyone else experienced these problems? They are...

Is the manual wrong? No. The lighter oil is more fuel efficient. Many manual transmissions these days run on automatic transmission fluid. "Ted Johnson" > wrote in message

BMW came up with a Performance package for U.S. 330i sedans in 2003 to partially compensate for the lack of an M3 sedan. The buyer got a firmer suspension, some trim changes, more rubber, a shorter final drive, bigger wheels, a slightly tweaked suspension and very slightly more power/torque for...

Hi, I am looking at 97 540a with 128K miles. It seems to be in really good shape and has been maintained well. I can't find anything wrong with the car. The owner wants about 10K for it. Is this a good deal? Is there any compelling reason to not buy a 540 with those kind of miles? Any advice...

idiot ran a red light hit my rear wheel. the wheel is bent .will need a rear quarter panel should i go to a body shop that my insurance carrier recommends or my own body shop ? havent put it on a lift yet.kinda worried that there is more than just the wheel i want the car to drive correctly once...

I am bored about the situation, that it is not possible to play MP3s in my Car. Is there a solution in front? Thomas from Germany pls send infos to this group

My techie's 93 525iX ground to a halt earlier today. Starter spins the engine really fast and our first guess is a broken timing chain, had that backed up by my mate's BMW independent mechanic. I've never heard of an M50 breaking a chain before, it's only done 117k and there was no noise to...

Hi I wonder if somebody can help me. I am from South Africa and own a 1999 320i BMW (E46) that have done 200 000 km. My problem with the car is that it jerk when I am driving at low revs and want to accelerate. This happen at revs below 2000. I noticed that this happened more when the car is warmed...

audiophiles, come 1 come all, i have available custom subboxes for the ilustrious e39. it fits in the battery compartment oem style. for more nfo & pix http://underaudio.theunder.com L8r

I hoping someone here might know what the problem is and how to fix it. On a 1995 BMW 318i 5-speed, the engine coolant temperature appears to be operating perfectly with the needle in the mid way point. Never has overheated, and I just replaced the original thermostat last year due to not warming...

Have a '93 E34 w/ 245k miles and in need of possible trans overhaul. I have a car that's worth about $1,500 as is. I can overhaul the trans for $2k or so and I still have a car thats worth $1,500. Would you repair current car or sell for $1,500 and get another E34 w/ 100K miles for $6-$7k. I'm...